Mimi'S Artisan Bread Bowls

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   If using a bread machine, put the ingredients in according to your own directions; put on dough cycle and keep checking to make sure you have a smooth dough.

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   By mixer or by hand, mix till you have a smooth dough; rise covered for 45 minutes.

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   When machine is done its cycle or dough has risen the manual way for 45 minutes, divide into five pieces.

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   Roll each piece into a ball and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

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   Cover the balls with greased plastic wrap.

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   Refrigerate for 4 hours (or up to 24 hours)--this step will give the bread bowls extra flavor and a delightfully crisp-chewy texture.

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   Two or more hours before serving, remove from refrigerator.

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   Uncover and let them sit for about another 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

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   Just before baking, slash the top surface several times, very carefully, which will allow them to expand.

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    Bake at 425 degrees for 22-28 minutes till bowls are a deep golden brown and sound hollow when thumped on the bottom.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.